Can I Run Assassin's Creed 2?
Ubisoft Montreal · 2010
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 59 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Assassin's Creed 2 reaches the game's 59 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 59 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 59 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Assassin's Creed 2, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
59 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
59 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
59 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Assassin's Creed 2
The game itself: Assassin's Creed 2 is capped at 59 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 59 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Assassin's Creed 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Assassin's Creed 2
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 59 FPS cap: Assassin's Creed 2 won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
Can I run Assassin's Creed 2 on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Assassin's Creed 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Assassin's Creed 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Assassin's Creed 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) | GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ | Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Assassin's Creed 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * |
| Processor | Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ | Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better |
| Memory | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) | GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0 | DirectX 9.0 |
| Storage | 8 GB free space | 8 GB free space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ Memory: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 Hard Drive: 8 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller Additional Notes: * This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series NVIDIA GeForce® 7/8/9/100/200 series
Recommended
OS *: Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) * Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better Memory: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® Graphics: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better DirectX®: DirectX 9.0 Hard Drive: 8 GB free space Sound: 5.1 sound card Supported Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
Source: Steam
Assassin's Creed 2 — FAQ
Can I run Assassin's Creed 2?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 59 FPS cap at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Assassin's Creed 2?+
Assassin's Creed 2 needs at least a Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ processor, a 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB free space of storage, running Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) *.
Can Assassin's Creed 2 run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 59 FPS cap at 1080p.
How much RAM does Assassin's Creed 2 need?+
Assassin's Creed 2 officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.